New Zealand Plants

DSC_4080 Poor Knights Renga lily (Arthropodium bifurcatum) detail of flower and stamens. This is a more robust species of the widespread Renga lily (Arthropodium cirratum), which was valued for medicine and as a food by Maori, and had a symbolic importance in traditional Maori culture. Renga lilies were often found growing near old deserted Maori homes and plantations. It is believed that the fleshy rhizomes were eaten after first being cooked in a hangi. Aorangi, Poor Knights Group *

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DSC_4080 Poor Knights Renga lily (Arthropodium bifurcatum) detail of flower and stamens. This is a more robust species of the widespread Renga lily (Arthropodium cirratum), which was valued for medicine and as a food by Maori, and had a symbolic importance in traditional Maori culture. Renga lilies were often found growing near old deserted Maori homes and plantations. It is believed that the fleshy rhizomes were eaten after first being cooked in a hangi. Aorangi, Poor Knights Group *

DSC 4080 Poor Knights Renga lily Renga Renga Arthropodium bifurcatum flower stamens cirratum Aorangi Poor Knights Group